LAX Resumes Curbside Dropoffs/Pickups
Dec 15, 2001 | 2:21 pm
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LAX Resumes Curbside Dropoffs/Pickups
Just heard on the radio that terminal curbside dropoffs and pickups of passengers is once again being permitted for private passenger cars. 
Dec 15, 2001 | 2:35 pm
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Dec 15, 2001 | 7:13 pm
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MR LIMO,
Isn't this actually bad news for your business?
Regards,
Craig
Isn't this actually bad news for your business?
Regards,
Craig
Dec 15, 2001 | 9:19 pm
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Point well taken, Craig. You're absolutely right. I was actually responding with my FlyerTalk cap rather than my Chauffeur's hat.
Shortly after the new restrictions were in place, qualified commercial vehicles were allowed curbside and we were able to offer a perk not available to the general public. I am pleased though to see curbside parking resume for all, as well as the LAX parking structures reopen. Less tension for everyone involved.
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Shortly after the new restrictions were in place, qualified commercial vehicles were allowed curbside and we were able to offer a perk not available to the general public. I am pleased though to see curbside parking resume for all, as well as the LAX parking structures reopen. Less tension for everyone involved.
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Dec 17, 2001 | 2:17 pm
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I expect all the "bad" things to come back in short order.
People without tickets beyond security, beggers on the esculators, groups of people blocking exit from the plane waiting for someone, five carry ons, knifes, rudeness and crowds.
Why not just extend the green line into the airport? Vested rights (makes taxis,etc more attractive). Why is Curb check in back? Vested rights (employees). Why will nonpassengers be allowed beyond security? Vested rigthts (stores). Why will parking be allowed inside the airport? Vested rights (parking fees).
What happen to security? Vested rights (criminals and terrorist should not be deterred at the inconvenience of the flyer and the infrastructure).
Just my opinion. PS I alway take a taxi to the airport. I alway have only one carry on bag, and it will alway fit under the seat in front of me. I almost never like airplane food, but do miss a knife to cut what ever it is. I do not like the door to the flight area being open, kids visiting and "guest" pilots, family or not. I am also not happy about the tour guide pilots, who keep telling 1/4 or less of the passengers of something visable on the ground somewhere as we go. They should concentrate on thier job.
Oops, sorry MrLimo this got too far??????
People without tickets beyond security, beggers on the esculators, groups of people blocking exit from the plane waiting for someone, five carry ons, knifes, rudeness and crowds.
Why not just extend the green line into the airport? Vested rights (makes taxis,etc more attractive). Why is Curb check in back? Vested rights (employees). Why will nonpassengers be allowed beyond security? Vested rigthts (stores). Why will parking be allowed inside the airport? Vested rights (parking fees).
What happen to security? Vested rights (criminals and terrorist should not be deterred at the inconvenience of the flyer and the infrastructure).
Just my opinion. PS I alway take a taxi to the airport. I alway have only one carry on bag, and it will alway fit under the seat in front of me. I almost never like airplane food, but do miss a knife to cut what ever it is. I do not like the door to the flight area being open, kids visiting and "guest" pilots, family or not. I am also not happy about the tour guide pilots, who keep telling 1/4 or less of the passengers of something visable on the ground somewhere as we go. They should concentrate on thier job.
Oops, sorry MrLimo this got too far??????